Hokitika Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hokitika (West Coast) in January 2024?

The climate in Hokitika during January can be summarized as mild and very wet.

January is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Hokitika weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Average temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 299 mm 11.8 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 17.5°C 63.4°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hokitika

Hokitika average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hokitika average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hokitika average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hokitika in January 2024.

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Hokitika weather stats

Hokitika weather statistics
Hottest month: February 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: February 224mm 8.8ins
Sunniest month: February 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 11.7°C 53.1°F
Wettest month: November 332mm 13.1ins
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